KYC Senior Associate / Manager

Empower Partners Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading securities firm in Singapore seeks an experienced KYC Compliance professional to support institutional and corporate onboarding. This role includes conducting KYC due diligence, performing periodic reviews, and managing KYC workflows. Ideal candidates should have 3–5 years of KYC experience, a solid understanding of AML/CFT requirements, and strong analytical capabilities. This position offers exposure to process enhancement and digital transformation initiatives in a stable professional environment.

Benefits

Exposure to institutional KYC

Opportunity for process enhancement

Stable working environment

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant KYC experience covering institutional and corporate customers.
• Solid understanding of AML/CFT regulatory requirements.
• CAMS certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct KYC due diligence and risk profiling on new customers.
• Perform event-triggered and periodic KYC reviews.
• Monitor and manage KYC review workflows.

Skills

KYC due diligence

Risk profiling

AML/CFT requirements

Analytical capability

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

KYC Compliance – Institutional & Corporate Onboarding

Senior Associate / Manager

Our client is a leading securities firm with a strong regional footprint, seeking an experienced KYC Compliance professional to support institutional and corporate client onboarding. This is a hands‑on role, offering exposure to process improvement and digitalisation initiatives, including a KYC vendor migration project.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct KYC due diligence and risk profiling on new institutional and corporate customers / counterparties during onboarding.
• Perform event-triggered and periodic KYC reviews on the existing client base to ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Monitor and manage KYC review workflows, ensuring cases are accurately tracked and completed within agreed timelines.
• Carry out watchlist and adverse media screening, including analysis and dispositioning.
• Support KYC policy and procedure updates, including enhancements driven by regulatory or process changes.
• Contribute to process optimisation and digitalisation efforts, including system and vendor migration initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of relevant KYC experience covering institutional and corporate customers / counterparties, ideally within a securities firm or financial institution.
• Solid understanding of AML/CFT regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical capability with a high level of attention to detail and sound judgement.
• Self‑motivated, able to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• CAMS certification is an advantage.

Why Consider This Role

• Exposure to institutional and capital markets‑related KYC, rather than purely retail or PB coverage.
• Opportunity to be involved in process enhancement and digital transformation initiatives.
• Stable platform with clear scope and professional working environment.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit their resume to Foo Jun Jie at [e-mail], quoting the job title. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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